The Spiritual
Ministry - The mission of the N.O.I.
as a whole and of each of its parts is
the spiritual development of the Lost-Found
Nation of Islam in North America and our
people throughout the world. The mission
of the N.O.I. is the resurrection spiritually
of a dead people and the entire focus
and meaning of its work is to bring about
this resurrection as quickly as possible.
This is the purpose that gives meaning
to all other activities engaged in and
is the criterion by which we expect to
be judged by Allah and His Messenger,
the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. As such,
the spiritual dimension must be present
in all and excluded from none.
The Agriculture
Ministry - The Mission of the Committee
for Agriculture is to develop a system of
sustainable agriculture that will provide
at least one meal per day for 40 million
Black people in America. This system should
also produce the raw materials for clothing
and housing as well. The establishment of
this system includes provisions for the
distribution of food from Black farmers
The Arts and Culture
Ministry - The mission of the Committee
for Arts and Culture is the promotion of
aesthetic, artistic and cultural expressions,
especially those derived from the Quranic
based culture of Islam; but also music,
dance, drama, poetry, visual arts and sports.
This includes the promotion of theater companies,
music ensembles, choirs, creative writing,
poetry recitations, talent shows, film production,
video and audio recordings, presentations,
competitions, and compilations along with
an annual Festival of the Arts. A wholesome
sports culture for athletic achievement
should be encouraged.
The Defense Ministry
- The mission of the Committee for Defense
is to ensure the safety, security and survival
of the individual members of the N.O.I.,
their homes and property as well as to defend
the National interests of the N.O.I., as
a whole through the enhancement of its military
and intelligence assets, structures and
institutions.
The Education
Ministry - The mission of the Committee
for Education is to be responsible for the
mental and moral development of the members
of the Nation of Islam by means of formal
instruction in a system of learning ranging
from primary to advanced degrees under the
direction of a National Board of Education.
The educational system is known as the University
of Islam and includes teachers, instructors
and staff who shall teach and train students
in the way of righteousness, decency and
self-respect, with the goal of making a
better nation of people.
The Health Ministry
- The Committee for Health and Human Services
is responsible for the health and well being
of the members of the N.O.I., registered
and non-registered alike, physically, mentally,
emotionally, spiritually, as individuals,
families and communities. Health is defined
as that state of being of the individual
and his family and community that is the
fulfillment of the ultimate perfection that
is the intention of the Creator.
The Information
Ministry - The mission of the Committee
for Information is to oversee and develop
the literature of the N.O.I. to better inform
the public and membership of the history,
policy, teachings and programs of the N.O.I.
To collect and disseminate information via
newspapers, radio, television, Internet,
magazines and all other sources. To develop
information systems and networks for secure
internal and external communications. To
initiate media program development and management;
to publish books, pamphlets and magazines
and set-up an office of media affairs and
press secretary.
The Ministry of
Justice - The Mission of the Committee
for Justice is to establish a reliable system
of justice administration that protects
the rights of the Believers in a way that
is consistent with the principles of Islam
and the Constitution of the N.O.I.
The Ministry of
Science and Technology - The mission
of the Committee for Science and Technology
is the continuous development of the technological
resources of the N.O.I. Technology is the
application of scientific knowledge to the
solution of human problems and is the source
of the power and the dominion of man over
the forces of nature for the purpose of
evolving civilization and supporting the
needs of people.
The Ministry of
Trade and Commerce - The mission
of the Committee for Trade and Commerce
is to expand business and commercial activity
of the N.O.I. consistent with its aims and
goals by realizing the economic potential
inherent in the fulfillment of human needs.
To translate the skills, talents and interests
of the Believers into viable revenue streams
through effective business planning and
management that tends to decrease the percentage
of operating funds derived purely from charity.
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